Artichokes, ricotta, lemon, and herbs combine for a quick and elegant pesto. Toss it with pasta for an easy meal, or nix the pasta and pasta water to serve it as a dip with crackers.
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This Buddhist vegetarian stew, known as jai in Cantonese, is traditionally served on the first day of the Chinese New Year to bring good luck. Chowhound Melanie Wong introduced us to her Aunt Ruby ... Read more »

Whether served on their own or as a side to fried chicken or ribs , these hearty greens are satisfying. The crispy bacon and smoky chipotle complement the collards, and the biscuitlike dumplings ar... Read more »

Fava beans puréed into a spread and smeared on crostini are a sign that spring is truly here. You can also serve this purée under seared fish or roasted chicken or pork.
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Creamy lemon and melon aromas, a bit nutty and floral with a hint of star anise. In the mouth, fresh lemonade and apricot notes, a touch of persimmon and fresh melon on the mid palate, tart but balanced acidity throughout and a creamy textured finish of apple and rye toast. Nice complexity and balance.
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The last two days have been busy and fun, grilling people bringing over wine, ... had this: the 2012 Poggio al Tufo "Rompicollo" Toscana - decanted for about an hour and it was very, very good. A good night with my wife and friend
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See my notes under the 'something completely different' thread for my recent Greco di Tufo white (2012), NG. It needed time to open up but since I was eating the whole meal within an hour so as not to miss my train, I only sensed its true potential by the end of that period. Would've been much better if I had opened it up 90 minutes before begin...
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You can use red, you can use white (one of my favorites is peeled-and-pitted ... of falanghina or greco di tufo--or any acidic white you might otherwise have lying around) or rose or mix any or all of the above. Try it with any fruit you have handy until you learn the balance between acid and sweet. Small batches at first. Citrus fruit works, ...
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Flowery and fruity, pungent nosegeranium hints, lots of citrus, some tropical (pineapple?). Very refreshing on the tongue. Citrus acid is pretty strong, and I think that is giving the refreshing dimension. Something of candied fruits on the back of the palate and the aftertaste.
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